🌱Fire Lands One In The Hospital + 2 Complete Boston Marathon

Get on up, The Haddams-Killingworth! It's Saturday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on in town today.

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny. High: 62 Low: 49.

Here are the top four stories today in The Haddams-Killingworth:

1. A Thursday afternoon fire in a home on Plains Road in Haddam resulted in one person being hospitalized. The fire reportedly happened at approximately 2:20 p.m. and crews remained at the scene for several hours putting out the blaze. (NBC Connecticut)
2. Two Haddam residents finished the 2022 Boston Marathon. Haddam runner Kevin Stevens, 41, finished with an official time of 2:59:07. Laura Lariviere, 44, finished with an official time of 4:42:33. Congratulations runners! Nearly 25,000 runners in total finished the famed marathon, including more than 350 residents from Connecticut. (The Haddams-Killingworth Patch)
3. The 33rd annual quilt show at the Haddam Neck Congregational Church will be held on May 7 and 8. A major fundraiser for the church, all proceeds from the event will go to support the annual upkeep of the church and Sunday school building. The church is seeking handmade quilts for the show. (Middletown Press)
4. Do you know about the "happy effect"? Making a difference in someone else's life makes you feel good. The Middlesex County Chamber is encouraging community members to get out and get helping. There are a multitude of ways that you can lend a hand and volunteer in your communities. Find something that brings you joy and helps others at the same time. (Press Release Desk)

Today in The Haddams-Killingworth:

From my notebook:

• Haddam Historical Society-Thankful Arnold House Museum: "In the late 19th century Higganum businessman and Post Master, Edward D. Gilbert sold drugs and patent medicines including Laudanum which is a tincture of opium used as pain medication." (Facebook)
• Killingworth Library Association: "The World in Pictures Contest ~ now in the library's display case! The Killingworth Women's Organization, as part of the General Federation of Women's Clubs, is participating in this contest to showcase the people, places and things at home and around the world that impact our lives in a meaningful way." (Facebook)
• Living Rock Church: "Marriage Insights Seminar for couples who are married, engaged, or pre-engaged. Friday, May 13, 7-9 pm & Saturday, May 14, 9am – 2 pm Cost: $50/couple, includes box lunch. Sign up online by May 1 to get an early bird discount.(Facebook)
• St. Stephen's Episcopal Church: "Baptism; Ukraine Pasta Dinner; Bishop Candidates and more!" (Facebook)
• Killingworth Women's Organization: "Come to the library on Saturday between 11 and 1 for lemonade and cookies and cast your vote for your favorite photo!" (Facebook)

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